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# Generated: 2026-08-14T18:58:55.097Z

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name: "Charles Proteus Steinmetz"
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description: "Charles Proteus Steinmetz was a Prussian-American mathematician and electrical engineer and professor at Union College. He fostered the development of alternating current that made possible the expansion of the electric power industry in the United States, formulating mathematical theories for engineers. He made ground-breaking discoveries in the understanding of hysteresis that enabled engineers to design better electromagnetic apparatus equipment, especially electric motors for use in industry."
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birthDate: "1865-04-09"
deathDate: "1923-10-26"
livingStatus: "DECEASED"
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# bio (long form, separated for readability)
bio: |
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